Removing And Installing Steering Gear: Removal

Remove underside panel.
Loosen universal joint (steering shaft) at steering gear. For this purpose, take out the clamping screw and slide the joint upwards.
NOTE:
- First fix the steering wheel with the wheels in straight-ahead position or removes the steering wheel with the wheels in straight-ahead position. If this is not done, the airbag contact unit will have to be put in center position after installation of the steering gear. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Fig 1: Removing Universal Joint (Steering Shaft) Clamping Screw
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Press out track-rod ball joint from steering arm. Use special tool 9560 (ball-joint extractor). When loosening the locknut, hold it with special tool 9546 (Torx screwdriver).

Fig 2: Identifying Ball-Joint Extractor (Special Tool)
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Repeat procedure on the other side.
Loosen feed and return pipe at steering gear. For this purpose, loosen the hexagon socket head bolt (arrow) and remove the retainer plate. Seal pipes or use collection containers. If necessary, cover pipes to prevent contamination. See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Loosening Feed And Return Pipe At Steering Gear
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Loosen the two steering-gear fastening screws (on the underside of the cross member).
Extend steering gear to the left (to the right for right-hand drive vehicles).
If necessary, loosen and remove right and left track rod at steering gear (arrow). See Fig 3 .

NOTE: Ensure that no damage (scoring) is caused to the steering rack. To loosen and tighten the track rods, secure the steering gear on a suitable plate.

Fig 4: Locating Steering Rack Track Rods

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